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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of LUSH Kalamazoo versus LUSH Breath of Fresh Air .

Published on December 31, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and parabens

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Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom
Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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LUSH Kalamazoo 20 ingredients

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air 10 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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LUSH Kalamazoo 20 ingredients

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air 10 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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LUSH Kalamazoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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LUSH Kalamazoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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LUSH Kalamazoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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LUSH Kalamazoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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LUSH Kalamazoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

LUSH Kalamazoo 20 ingredients

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air 10 ingredients

10% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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LUSH Kalamazoo 20 ingredients

LUSH Breath of Fresh Air 10 ingredients

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